An analysis of medical care at mass gatherings

Sanders, Arthur B.; Criss, Elizabeth A.; Steckl, Peter; Meislin, Harvey W.; Raife, John; Allen, Douglas

doi:10.1016/s0196-0644(86)80984-2

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“…3 Another study found a mean of 16 patients per 10000 attendants. 2 Although the patient rates reported for mass gatherings are extremely variable, the patient rate at Yellowstone seems to be low when compared to other documented events. Health care utilization of this ED by employees is particularly striking when compared to the literature for mass gatherings.…”

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Planning for an annual episodic mass gathering: emergency department and clinic utilization in Yellowstone

Chang

Koval

Freer

et al. 2000

Wilderness & Environmental Medicine

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Utilization analysis revealed differences between conventional mass gatherings and the mass gatherings in Yellowstone. Because of the unique conditions and populations found in a wilderness area, conventional mass gathering emergency medical service models may not be an appropriate model for planning health care in a national park. Analysis of utilization data can help plan resources for emergency and primary health care for a park population.

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Planning for an annual episodic mass gathering: emergency department and clinic utilization in Yellowstone

Chang

Koval

Freer

et al. 2000

Wilderness & Environmental Medicine

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“…Most of the studies about disaster preparedness concern health care providers, especially nurses [17][18][19]. There are many variables in the level of disaster preparedness of health care workers such training, types of training, providers' experience, level of education, as well as the sources of any knowledge they might possess [20][21][22].…”

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Emergency Medical Providers’ Knowledge Regarding Disasters during Mass Gatherings in Saudi Arabia

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The Hajj is a recurring annual mass gathering event with over three million attendants taking place at the same site for six days. During such events, major incidents and disasters can occur. It is crucial that Emergency Medical Services providers are sufficiently trained regarding disaster preparedness to respond appropriately. EMS-providers of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority who worked during the Hajj in 2016 were asked to complete a web-based survey, utilizing predetermined responses with 5-point Likert scale responses. Seven hundred respondents identified real disasters as the most common source of information about disaster preparedness and also indicated that a disaster management course was the most desired course for improving knowledge. The study has also highlighted a list of Life Support Courses providers feel should be offered as part of a disaster response training package. These findings highlight the importance of continuing education, which may be obtained through short, focused courses, or for small numbers of specialists through higher educational degrees, such as masters or doctorates. This study also examines the importance of media and its impact on increasing knowledge and awareness for EMS-providers. Consideration should be given to pairing novice providers with experienced personnel to disseminate knowledge and practical experience during Hajj missions. Simulated disaster drilling should be considered to introduce novices to the stress of mass casualty disaster response.

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“…In general, medical coverage goals include the provision of first aid to athletes, advanced medical support and stabilisation for individuals requiring urgent or emergent transfer to a higher level of care, and triage to avoid overwhelming local emergency medical services and facilities. [20][21][22][23][24] There have been multiple studies that have developed various strategies for estimation of medical needs at sporting events that not only have many participants but also draw large volumes of spectators. 23 25-28 Each of these requires knowledge of utilisation needs in previous iterations of such an event.…”

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Incidence of staff injury and illness at the Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Larson,

Hasley,

Post

et al. 2024

BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med

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ObjectiveTo report epidemiological data regarding injury and illness among the Team USA staff during the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games and Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.MethodsA retrospective review of all Team USA staff (total staff, N=1703 (62.5% female); total staff days (SD)=34 489) medical encounters during the Tokyo 2020 Games and Beijing 2022 Games was conducted. Details related to injury and illness were evaluated. Incidence with 95% CI per 1000 staff days were calculated.ResultsA total of 32 illnesses (incidence [95% CI] 0.9 [0.6, 1.2]) and 23 injuries (incidence 0.7 [0.4, 0.9]) were sustained by the Team USA delegation staff members during the Tokyo 2020 Games and Beijing 2022 Games. Female staff reported more illnesses (illnesses proportion (IP) 2.9%; incidence 1.4 [0.8, 2.0]), while male staff incurred more injuries (IP 1.8%; incidence 0.9 [0.5, 1.3]). When stratified by physiological system, dermatological and infectious were the most common systems involved with illness (IP 0.5%; incidence 0.2 [0.1, 0.4]). Injuries to the upper limb were most common (IP 0.3%; incidence 0.3 [0.1, 0.5]).ConclusionInjury and illness rates among the Team USA staff during the Tokyo 2020 Games and Beijing 2022 Games were low, but notable. Knowledge of injury and illness risks contributes to staffing decisions and prevention strategies for staff supporting athletes during competition.

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An analysis of medical care at mass gatherings

Cited by 108 publications

References 10 publications

Planning for an annual episodic mass gathering: emergency department and clinic utilization in Yellowstone

Planning for an annual episodic mass gathering: emergency department and clinic utilization in Yellowstone

Emergency Medical Providers’ Knowledge Regarding Disasters during Mass Gatherings in Saudi Arabia

Incidence of staff injury and illness at the Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Games

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